Junction Road is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 5QT is located in the Leek South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Junction Road, Leek, ST13 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 5QU, ST13 5PZ, ST13 5QS, ST13 5QR, ST13 5PW, ST13 5PN, ST13 5RF, ST13 5QP, ST13 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 5QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST13 5QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 50.3% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 29.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 43.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 37.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 24.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 9% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Junction Road was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Cheddleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Junction Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Cheddleton and the 97th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-12-08 | £219,227 |
| 202 Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-01-25 | £79,711 |
| 200 Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-09-05 | £105,866 |
| 214 Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2019-07-10 | £104,497 |
| 198 Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2018-12-06 | £101,782 |
ST13 5QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Academy Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | 2out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK AUCTIONS CAFE | Junction Road, Leek | 43 yd | |
| Sodexo@Ornua UK Ltd | Sunnyhills Road, Leek | 580 yd | |
| The Diner | Pickwood Road, Leek | 793 yd | |
| The Street Restaurant and Grill | 9 Russell Street, Leek | 840 yd | |
| LION HOUSE TEA ROOMS | 4 Russell Street, Leek | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK GOLF CLUB | Cheddleton Road, Leek | 389 yd | |
| WELLINGTON INN | 102-104 Strangman Street, Leek | 840 yd | |
| Cobblers | 1-5 Russell Street, Leek | 851 yd | |
| BREWCES | 17 Stanley Street, Leek | 877 yd | |
| Den Engel | 11-13 Stanley Street, Leek | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE'S TRADITION | Broad Street, Leek | 646 yd | |
| LEEK OATCAKES | 2 Haywood Street, Leek | 762 yd | |
| CHINA GARDEN | 18 Haywood Street, Leek | 793 yd | |
| SCORPIO | 69 Haywood Street, Leek | 888 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 567 yd | |
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 793 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchall Playing Fields BIRCHALL PLAYING FIELDS BIRCHALL PLAYING FIELDS CHEDDLETON ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Leek Golf Club CHEADLE ROAD | golf | 1,032 yd |
| Haven Ladies Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Cross Street Mill Cross Street Mill Cross Street | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.